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Mets’ Devin Williams logs first blown save of season in follow-up to brutal outing

Nypost · · 383 words · By Mike Puma
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“After an ugly performance Wednesday against the Dodgers in a non-save situation, the right-hander got hit with his first blown save this season in Sunday’s ninth inning.”
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Multiple web search results report that Devin Williams had his first blown save of the season in Sunday's ninth inning following an 'ugly performance' against the Dodgers.
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web search NEUTRAL — Devin Terran Williams is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. He has previously played in MLB for the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees. Inter…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devin_Williams_(baseball)
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web search NEUTRAL — After an ugly performance Wednesday against the Dodgers in a non-save situation, the right-hander got hit with his first blown save this season in Sunday’s ninth inning. Michael Conforto’s game-tyi…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/20/sports/devin-williams-logs-fir…
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web search NEUTRAL — Devin Williams earns his first save with the Mets.RHP Devin Williams changed number to 42. April 4, 2025. New York Yankees activated RHP Devin Williams from the paternity list.
https://www.mlb.com/player/devin-williams-642207
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“Michael Conforto’s game-tying RBI double against Williams helped sink the Mets in their 2-1 loss to the Cubs in 10 innings.”
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The claim is supported by web search results mentioning Conforto's double and the Mets' loss to the Cubs, but the evidence provided does not contain two or more independent sources confirming the specific details (game-tying, 2-1 loss, 10 innings) from different organizations.
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“Williams allowed a leadoff single to Ian Happ before the pinch hitter Conforto, with one out, delivered to tie the game.”
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Two separate web search results detail the sequence of events: Ian Happ hitting a leadoff single, followed by Conforto's one-out double that tied the game.
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“In his previous appearance Williams recorded only one out and allowed four earned runs on three hits and one walk.”
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Two web search results explicitly state that in his previous appearance, Williams recorded only one out and allowed four earned runs on three hits and one walk.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Devin Terran Williams (born September 21, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Milwaukee Bre…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Devin or Devon Williams may refer to: Devin Williams (baseball) (born 1994), American professional baseball player Devin Williams (basketball) (born 1994), American professional basketball player Dev…
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“He owns a 7.11 ERA in seven appearances.”
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One web search result states he owns a 7.11 ERA in seven appearances, corroborating the figure found in another web search result.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Devin Terran Williams (born September 21, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Milwaukee Bre…
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“Sunday’s appearance was only his third in 14 days.”
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The web search results mention Williams' recent outings, but none of the provided evidence sources confirm that Sunday's appearance was specifically his third appearance within 14 days.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Devin Terran Williams (born September 21, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Milwaukee Bre…
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“The Mets will face the Twins, Rockies and Nationals during a nine-game homestand that begins Tuesday.”
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Two web search results mention the Mets facing the Twins, Rockies, and Nationals during a nine-game homestand starting on Tuesday.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mets’ David Peterson scratched from scheduled start but is not injured. The Mets will face the Twins, Rockies and Nationals during a nine-game homestand that begins Tuesday. At some point during that …
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web search NEUTRAL — There is also a nine-game homestand in April when the Twins, Rockies and Nationals come to town from April 21st-30th. Another intriguing note is that the league backloaded the Mets' divisional games..…
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web search NEUTRAL — LOS ANGELES – The Dodgers return from their second road trip of the season to host their longest homestand of the first half, opening with six straight games against the San Diego Padres and Washingto…
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“At some point during that stretch, Juan Soto is expected back in the lineup.”
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Multiple web search results indicate that Juan Soto is expected to return to the Mets' lineup during the upcoming nine-game homestand.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mendoza indicated that if Soto continues to meet recovery milestones without setbacks, he is expected to rejoin the active roster for the upcoming nine-game homestand. That stretch, which begins next …
https://avandatimes.com/sport/new-york-mets-injury-report-ju…
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web search NEUTRAL — The New York Mets revealed when they expect Juan Soto to rejoin the team and return to daily lineups.
https://athlonsports.com/mlb/new-york-mets/mets-announce-jua…
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web search NEUTRAL — Juan Soto is closing in on a return to the Mets' lineup. There is one additional step he must take in order to be cleared to come back.
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“Soto has missed the last 14 games rehabbing a right calf strain.”
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No evidence was found regarding Juan Soto missing the last 14 games due to a right calf strain in the provided search results.
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“Conforto’s ninth-inning double was the second game-tying hit of his career as a pinch hitter.”
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No evidence was found regarding Michael Conforto's ninth-inning double being his second career game-tying hit as a pinch hitter.
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“His other was with the Mets on April 13, 2017 at Miami, a double in the eighth inning.”
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“Brett Baty snapped an 0-for-22 skid with a single in his first plate appearance.”
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